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Negombo, Sri Lanka
This 15-day loop by Ride On Sri Lanka combines the Cultural Triangle, the national parks of the east and south, the south coast and the Central Highlands. After a first riding day from Negombo to Anuradhapura, it visits ancient Anuradhapura, the Avukana Buddha Statue, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa, then crosses the Knuckles range to Kandy for a rest day. From Mahiyanganaya and the 18 Bends it heads south-east through Gal Oya, Lunugamvehera and Yala National Parks to Kataragama, with a jeep safari in Yala before the coast road to Galle and a second rest day by the beach. The last section passes the edge of the Sinharaja Rainforest and the Wangu 10 hairpins to Udawalawe, then climbs to Ella, Lipton's Seat, Horton Plains and Nuwara Eliya, with the final night at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. The operator rates it at intermediate level, with about 80% paved and 20% bumpy roads and two to just under six hours of riding a day, not counting stops. Accommodation is in resorts and boutique hotels. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the standard bike and suits riding two-up; the Royal Enfield Himalayan and Honda CRF are among the alternatives. Entrance fees and the Yala jeep safari are not included in the price. Three departures run between January and March 2027, plus a summer edition from 27 July to 10 August 2027 that follows a different route through the less visited east and north to avoid the south-west monsoon; the operator sends that itinerary on request. The tour takes a maximum of 10 riders and can also be arranged on request for groups of four or more. Riders need a home motorcycle licence and/or an International Driving Permit, and bring their own helmet and riding gear.
Fifteen days and about 1,625 km on a Royal Enfield Classic 350, looping from Negombo through Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Yala, Galle, Ella and Nuwara Eliya to Colombo. Roughly 80% of the riding is paved and 20% bumpy, at intermediate level, with fuel, all meals, a mechanic and a support vehicle included.
Start Location
Negombo
End Location
Colombo
Airport pick-up, beach hotel near the airport, group briefing, drinks and welcome dinner
First riding day to get used to the bike and local traffic, ending near Anuradhapura and Wilpattu National Park, about 155 km
Guided tour of ancient Anuradhapura on the bikes, a stop at the Avukana Buddha Statue and, time allowing, the Dambulla Cave Temple, about 122 km
Morning visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a traditional lunch, the road along Minneriya National Park and a guided walking tour of Polonnaruwa, about 82 km
The first long riding day, past Wasgamuwa and Maduru Oya National Parks and over the Knuckles range at up to 1,800 m on sometimes bumpy mountain roads, about 177 km
Free day in Kandy, with options including the Temple of the Tooth, the Central Market, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya and a Kandyan dance show
Morning in Kandy by tuk-tuk with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth, then the southern edge of the Knuckles region and the 18 Bends, about 96 km
The longest riding day, through Gal Oya National Park, then Lunugamvehera and Yala National Parks, where elephants may be on the road, about 240 km
Early jeep safari in Yala National Park, then the southern coast road with lunch in Mirissa, about 167 km
Free day at the beach or for snorkelling or surfing, a late-afternoon visit to Galle Fort and dinner at a beachside restaurant, with an optional visit to a foster home supported by Ride On
North past the edge of the Sinharaja Rainforest and through the 10 hairpins of Wangu 10, with lunch at a local eatery, about 167 km
Along Udawalawe National Park, then winding mountain roads into the tea country to Ella at 1,041 m, about 157 km
Tea estate roads to Lipton's Seat at about 1,970 m, pine and eucalyptus forest and Horton Plains National Park, then Nuwara Eliya, about 105 km
Mountain roads past villages and rubber plantations down to Colombo, night at the Galle Face Hotel and farewell dinner, about 161 km
Transfer to the airport or next destination
Per rider, sharing a twin room.
Per rider, with a room to yourself.
Per pillion passenger.
Starting from
$4,650
per rider
No credit card required. You pay the operator directly.
3 dates available
This listing was compiled from publicly available information. Moto Mass is not affiliated with Ride On Sri Lanka.
Free ride routes
From Galle · Sri Lanka
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